BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.3.2//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:529@auntysocial.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T170000 DTSTAMP:20250507T164913Z URL:https://www.auntysocial.co.uk/events/blackpool-filmmaking-club/ SUMMARY:Blackpool Filmmaking Club DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us at Blackpool Filmmaking Club where we'll learn\, cr eate\, and enjoy the process of filmmaking.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome t o Blackpool Filmmaking Club!\n\nCome join us at Aunty Social for a creativ e day dedicated to all things filmmaking. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out\, our club is the perfect place to meet like-minded ind ividuals\, share ideas\, and collaborate on film projects.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Blackpool Filmmaking Club\, you'll have the opportunity to learn new skil ls\, gain hands-on experience\, and maybe even discover your inner Spielbe rg.\n\nThis club is designed for passionate filmmakers aged over 16 years who are eager to develop their skills and connect with like-minded peers.\ n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to collaborate on a short film or d ocumentary\, starting with concept development and progressing through eac h stage of the filmmaking process.\n\nTogether we will explore pre-product ion planning\, hands-on experience with Netflix-approved equipment during production\, and post-production editing using industry-standard software. The final stage will focus on distributing the completed project\, helpin g participants build a professional showreel and gain valuable real-world experience.\n\nSo bring along your creativity and get ready to make some m ovie magic!\n\n Refreshments will be provided - hot/cold drinks and snack s including vegan options.\n Please note that lunch is not provided. you are welcome to bring food or head out to one of the many local cafés and shops.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n Event lasts 6 hours\n Ages 16+\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlan for the day - please note that the conte nt is flexible and may change depending of the consensus of the group\n\n 11:00 - 13:00: Intros and ideas\n 13:00 - 14:00: Lunch break - please no te that lunch will not be provided\n 14:00 - 17:00: Pre production: Scree nwriting\, character &\; narrative development\, storyboards\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the club host\n\nSessions will be facilitated b y Blackpool-based filmmaker Ben Kirk. Ben is a graduate of Blackpool &\ ; the Fylde College BA Filmmaking and is currently undertaking studying fo r his Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Ben has worked on BFI Film Cl ub and BFI Film Academy Blackpool and specialises in cinematography\, edit ing and technical skills.\n\nBen particularly enjoys making music videos a nd has worked with Auger to create the experimental music video Nothing Le ft \, the Blue Carpet Band\, Rat Fink Jr (best known for Alien Sex Fiend\, UFX and Vince Ripper and the Rodent Show) and the Boneyard festival. and Blackpool Comedy Festival. He has drawn influences from the work Shawn ‘ clown’ Crahan\, Rob Zombie\, and Tim Burton to developed his signature d ark visual aesthetic.\n\nMore recently Ben has been developing promotional videos for theatrical productions\, such as Black Liver’s Deviled Eggs and Blackpool Comedy Festival.\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your free place\nACCESS\nIm portant physical access info:\n\nPlease note that this session is upstairs . We are in the process of installing a lift\, however due to unforeseen d elays this is now due to be completed in summer 2025\, but could change. T he event space is up a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the co rner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo . You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of th e activity.\n\nIf you can't do the stairs and need to be on the ground flo or\, please let us know 10 days before the session and we will move the ac tivity.\n\nYou can\n\n Email us using the 'contact organiser link\; or\n Send us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.\n\n\nIf you have ad ditional access needs (e.g. large print\, BSL interpreter\, level access) please let us know by emailing (using the contact organiser button/link) o r sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790.\nGETTING HERE\n \n Tram &\; Train to Blackpool North Station\n Bus: No 6 or 18 to Top ping St.\, No 3\, 3a\, 5c\, 6\, 18 to Church St (Stanley Buildings)\, No 5 \, 5a\, 5b\, 6\, 7a\, 14 to Talbot Rd\n Driving: The closest pay and disp lay car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There i s also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket\, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.auntysocial.co.uk/wp-content/uploads /2025/05/BPL-Filmmaking-Club.jpg CATEGORIES:Groups,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR